Holistic Therapeutic Massage
With Garuda
This foundational training is designed for beginners as well as those wishing to reconnect with the essence of touch. Drawing on classical Swedish massage techniques alongside a holistic perspective, the workshop introduces the basic strokes and a simple, effective sequence for working with the back, neck, and shoulders.
oin Garuda for a 3-day introductory journey into the art of holistic massage, offered at Osho Afroz this September. Originally qualified in Anatomy, Physiology, and Body Massage in 1997, Garuda brings nearly three decades of experience as a dedicated bodyworker, integrating practical skill with a deep understanding of the mind–body connection.
This foundational training is designed for beginners as well as those wishing to reconnect with the essence of touch. Drawing on classical Swedish massage techniques alongside a holistic perspective, the workshop introduces the basic strokes and a simple, effective sequence for working with the back, neck, and shoulders.
Beyond technique, the training opens a space for developing presence, intuition, and sensitivity. Touch is approached not only as a skill, but as a form of listening — an attunement to the body and its subtle signals. Participants are invited to explore how intuition can guide the hands, allowing the work to feel less mechanical and more like a natural flow or quiet channeling of awareness and care.
Inspired by the work of Candace Pert and the understanding of the body as a living expression of the subconscious mind, the course explores how touch can support integration and release. The approach is trauma-informed and client-centred, creating a space where safety, sensitivity, and respect are central.
Participants will learn how to:
Apply the right kind of pressure with awareness and responsiveness
Offer touch with tenderness, presence, and loving kindness
Understand the importance of being “held” and how to create that experience for others
Validate and affirm another human being through conscious touch
Set up and maintain a safe, soothing, and supportive environment (scene and setting)
Stay present and grounded, allowing intuition to inform the flow of the massage
The workshop also includes essential knowledge of anatomy and physiology, hygiene, and the practicalities of working sustainably. Attention is given to the practitioner’s own strength, stamina, self-care, and nutrition, ensuring that giving massage remains a nourishing and balanced practice.
This training can stand alone as a complete introduction or serve as a stepping stone toward a more in-depth training in the future.
For more information, please visit maluholistics.com
About Garuda
Bodyworker, Therapist and Mediation Facilitator
Garuda is a holistic therapist and meditation facilitator based in Eressos, offering therapeutic
massage, Open Talk therapy sessions with a focus on somatic approaches, and an evolving
process called Re-Write Your Code with Evolutionary Affirmations. He creates a safe and
nurturing space for healing that embraces body, mind, and spirit, guiding you toward greater self-compassion, acceptance, and living from the heart.
Co-founder of MALU holistics since 2017 alongside Elena Mahí Pavlidou-Reisig, Garuda brings a rich tapestry of experience to his work. His journey began in social work, supporting diverse groups including the elderly, homeless, physically disabled adults, autistic children, and
adults with learning disabilities—always with a focus on empowerment and social inclusion.
Garuda’s commitment to healing led him to train in massage, counselling, psychotherapy, and art therapy, before continuing his studies on the Post-Graduate Diploma course in Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Deeply moved by the climate crisis, he is passionate about fostering hope and positive change for the future of humanity and the Earth.